Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Tourism has long been associated with the idea of "getting away" from work, routine, screens, and sometimes even the internet. But in today’s digital-first world, the lines between unplugging and staying connected are blurring fast. Modern travelers are no longer ...

Gambling at online casinos has long been a popular form of entertainment for many people around the world, including in the UK. However, with the growth in the number of users and the popularity of gambling, responsible gaming is becoming ...

Across the UK, the conversation surrounding cannabis has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Once relegated to the political and legal fringes, cannabis policy is now a matter of serious national debate. The question is no longer whether cannabis laws ...

Despite their reputation, PDFs can be challenging to manage efficiently when handling large volumes. This inefficiency often compounds the stress and urgency of time-sensitive projects. So, how can you navigate through countless PDF files when aiming to complete a client’s ...

Southern Water’s decision to impose a hosepipe ban has been branded ‘shameless’ by the GMB Union, which says the company continues to leak more than 100million litres of water every day on average. The criticism comes after Southern Water announced ...

Over £500,000 has been has been raised by Walk the Wight 2025 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, it has been revealed. At a special celebration event at the hospice earlier today (Wednesday), the impressive current fundraising total was announced as ...

A contentious bid to demolish a garage in ‘very poor condition’ in a conservation area in Seaview has re-emerged. Mr and Mrs Rivlin filed plans with County Hall to replace a building known as ‘The Garage’ on Seaview’s Circular Road ...

Wimbledon may be over, but who says the rallies have to stop? Tennis is back on the agenda at Seaclose Park, where 2 of the 3 courts have now reopened. The reopening, following the Isle of Wight Festival, is thanks ...

A blind sailor who lost his sight following a life-changing accident is aiming to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight solo in a unique catamaran, thanks to the outstanding support of the local sailing community. Dani A. Pich, who is B3 ...

Over 200 Girlguiding members from across South West England recently took over UKSA in Cowes for a special watersports weekend. The event across 12th/13th July welcomed girls and leaders from the Region’s 16 counties, which stretch from Cornwall to Berkshire ...